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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,184.96, 368,715.78 and 144,678.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,184.96, 368,715.78 and 144,678.67 is: 199,656.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,184.96 : 368,715.78 = 144,678.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,184.96/368,715.78 = 144,678.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,184.96x = 368,715.78 × 144,678.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,184.96x = 53,345,306,814.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,345,306,814.83/267,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,656.85

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